CISC 90    Computer Skills for New Users    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the beginning computer student, through hands-on operation, to the features of the microcomputer. The student will learn how to purchase a computer system, how the computer works and what computers can do, including a brief overview of Windows operations, word processing, spreadsheets, the use of the Internet and e-mail. This course does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any Computer Information Science course in applications, programming, web page, or networking. This course is non-degree, non-certificate applicable. This course is designated as a Pass/No Pass course only and may be taken a maximum of three times. This course will prepare the student for beginning computer courses.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 01-Mar 08
Su           01:00PM-03:40PM   LEC   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     12341
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

CISC 300    Computer Familiarization    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Completion of BUSTEC 300.1 or BUSTEC 100.1 with a grade of "C" or better or touch typing at 28 wpm.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course acquaints students with how computers are used in the home and in business functions. The course will emphasize microcomputers, how they work, how they can be used, and the terminology of the computer world. Microcomputer applications using the Windows environment will be presented, and hands-on laboratory assignments will be given. This course does not serve as a prerequisite to computer science programming courses, but does serve as a prerequisite/advisory for Computer Information Science application courses. The course is specially designed for students wishing a very general, non-technical, introductory course in computers.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
Su           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     30345
Su           03:15PM-04:15PM   LAB   P.Bryant             West Sac WSO 200     
TBA          TBA               LAB   P.Bryant              TBA TBA             
TBA - 9 additional hours.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.